Collaborative Practice Facilitator

POSTED: September 11, 2026 CLOSES: September 25, 2026
POSITION: Collaborative Practice Facilitator
SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience as per the NCFS Wage Matrix
SUPERVISOR: Director of Operations
HOURS: 35 hours per week TERM: Full Time – Permanent LOCATIONS: New Aiyansh, B.C.
JOB SUMMARY: To provide Collaborative Planning and Decision Making (CPDM) conferencing services to children and families involved with the Director, Delegated aboriginal Agencies, MCFD, and Indigenous Governing Body’s.
Accountabilities:

• Works respectfully with social workers and community stakeholders in supporting families to work together collaboratively to
  develop plans to address child safety concerns for children, youth and families, including options that involve building connections
  for children or youth, including out of care options.
• Assess child protection case situations and determine if and what collaborative formats are appropriate to the situation. Prepare
  participants for productive and positive participation in a collaborative event.
• Responds to referrals of families involved with DAA, Indigenous Governing Body, and MCFD by facilitating a collaborative practice
  process that is child centered and family focused. This involves connecting with all of the players including the family, children,
  extended family relatives and community partners involved with the family as well as DAA, Indigenous Governing Body, and
  MCFD staff. Assisting with developing plans for children and families and determining a plan of action.
• Assess the conflict dynamics at play in the collaborative event they are leading and respond appropriately to the resolution needs
  in the moment. Works in cooperation with DAA, Indigenous Governing Body, and MCFD staff and legal counsel as well as
  community partners and families involved with DAA, Indigenous Governing Body, and MCFD.
• Assists with developing Family Plans with the purpose of reuniting the child with the family, and/or develops an alternate
  permanency plan for the child/youth. Competently utilize communication skills to lead and support constructive conflict resolution
  processes.
• Work with/support families facing challenges which may occasionally involve exposure to unpleasant dealings with angry, abusive,
  or abused clients; exposure to hazards from frequently working around volatile parents and/or children in crisis.
• Works respectfully in partnership together with Indigenous communities and community partners to support children, youth and
  families while ensuring children know their identity and where they came from keeping them connected to their family, community
  and culture. This partnership includes attending community functions/events on and off reserve.
  Qualifications/Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Social Work or in Child & Youth Care OR Master’s Degree in Educational Counselling Psychology
  / Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology with completion of a practicum in family and child welfare OR A candidate may be
  considered equivalent to the above education requirements when they are registered and a member in good standing with the BC
  College of Social Workers or has a letter from the College confirming that their application for registration has been approved.
• In-service Ministry of Children and Family Development employee who holds a regular SPO 24-30 base position that requires
  delegation under the Child, Family and Community Service Act (CFCSA)
• Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services field (Human Services fields include Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Anthropology,
  Early Childhood Education, Indigenous Studies, Education, Theology and Nursing) OR
• Bachelor’s Degree with a Major/Honours in a Human Services field (Human Services fields include Psychology, Sociology,
  Criminology, Anthropology, Early Childhood Education, Indigenous Studies, Education, Theology and Nursing) OR
• Master’s Level Graduate Certificate/Diploma in a Human Services field obtained AFTER the completion of an unrelated Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum 1 year of job-specific* OR related** work experience
• Experience working with and planning for children and youth in a child and family service agency that provides legislated services
  (child protection, guardianship, resources, family support or adoption). This may include progressive responsibility in legislated
  child and family services in an agency and/or managing/supervising a team of employees who work in child and family services.
• The minimum 1-year required RELATED work experience may include experience working with children, youth, families, or adults
  in any one or a combination of the following settings:
• A child and family service agency that provides legislated services (child protection, guardianship, resources, family support or
  adoption);
• A social services agency on an Indigenous community, providing direct support services;
• A family services agency that provides assessment and counselling services;
• A contracted agency providing assessment, counselling and family support services;
• A specialized care setting for vulnerable adults, children, or youth that also involves direct work with families;
• A policing, probation or corrections setting;
• A mental health or healthcare setting providing assessment and counselling services;
• An education setting undertaking assessment and counselling services;
• A social services agency providing services to people with diverse abilities and vulnerable adults;
• A provincial agency dedicated to promoting safe and healthy workplaces providing services and support for injured workers.
  Skills/Abilities:.
• Knowledge of social work ethics, principles and practices
• Knowledge of child development
• Knowledge of the challenges that youth and young adults experience when transitioning from government care.
• Knowledge of the dynamics of abuse and neglect
• Ability to build positive working relationships and providing support services to family members and other stakeholders
• Ability to work with vulnerable children and youth in a positive and supportive manner that fosters a sense of trust and collaboration.
• Group facilitation skills.
• Oral and written communication skills as demonstrated by active listening, curiosity, patience, empathy, flexibility and enthusiasm.
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work with Indigenous people and in establishing culturally safe work partnerships with First Nations communities.
• Ability to work to demonstrate sensitivity and an understanding of the client’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
  
  OTHER:
• Valid Class 5 B.C. Driver’s license;
• Successful Completion of Security requirements of the BC Public Service, which includes Criminal Records Check and a Criminal
  Records Review Act (CRRA) check
• Recent work experience (within last 5 years) in child welfare.
• Experience in facilitating Family Case Planning Conferencing, Family Group Conferencing, Youth Transition Conferencing,
  Traditional Decision-Making Gatherings and Mediation.
• Eligible for delegation under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA).
  
  This opportunity is open to all current regular, seasonal, and casual employees of Nisga’a Lisims Government. Applicants are required to submit resume with cover letter describing their qualifications and experience prior to 5:00 p.m., September 25, 2026. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interview will be contacted. Please be advised social media checks are part of the recruiting process.